i need to stretch

2 miles on the treadmill. 9:22 pace. I haven't been motivated AT ALL lately and that really bothers me. Hopefully I can shake this attitude soon!

4 miles on the treadmill. 9:13 pace, last mile I ended at 8:20. My knee was really bothering me and today when I walked to the post office I about died in the cold weather with it! P.S. it is freezing here...boo. 

I'm all for people exercising but I sure hate the crowds this time of year! 9:05 pace, last mile was 8:54 and ended with 8:41. My left knee was killing me, soon my whole left leg kind of went numb. I tried to listen to music instead of the tv and that helped to get my mind off the knee pain...and boring tv show. I think I'll just stretch some more tonight.

Today was my first time running outside in the winter EVER!!! I had a great time! Grant has had a double ear infection so I haven't really been up for taking him to the gym only to have them tell me he is fussy or something so....David was kind enough to watch him (at home) during lunch while I went out. I dressed just right and had to slow down at a few spots so I wouldn't slip on the ice. Man it felt good to be out in the sun and actually decide my own pace based on the song rather than stuck at a certain time on the treadmill while watching the news! I still wasn't that fast but fairly consistent to what I've been doing so that works I suppose. 

1-9:21

2-9:36

3-9:18

I'm learning that I have to be flexible everyday with Grant and David's schedules so that sometimes makes it hard for me but as long as the weather/roads stay decent this lunch time run might just work! I can always go to the gym after David gets home but I like to know that I got my run/workout in for the day early on and be able to relax with my boys at night. 

another run outside today! i had to take off my gloves!!! no knee pain (knock on wood), i'm going to take tomorrow off and just stretch really well. 

1-9:19

2-9:00

3-9:01

4-8:52

now i'm off to take grant to the doctor again...darn fever and ear infections :( 

3 miles on the treadmill 9:05 pace. Felt good, my knees are feeling better too! 

I was planning on doing 9 miles but my knee hurt pretty bad. It was FREEZING outside so I had to come home and get some warmer gloves around mile 2. I think this is what made my knee hurt-stopping and then starting again. I've been eating HORRIBLE lately-absolutely horrible! I need to get back on track-I think that will help with my running!

3 nice miles on the treadmill. 9:05 pace.

I'm a little shocked that I went to the gym this morning. Grant was up at 3:30 am...and is STILL up at 9:30 right now! Today is David's 30th birthday and we're going out for dinner so I knew I needed to get my run in early. It feels so good to have it out of the way! 

1-9:05

2-9:05

3-9:05

3.5-8:49

3.75-8:36 

I love going to the gym in the morning! The only thing on is the news but I feel like a smarty pants when I come home and tell David something new that he hasn't heard yet! 

1-9:05

2-9:05

3-8:49

3.5-8:41

3.75-8:34

I'm trying to follow a running program, I could have gone longer today but I'm trying to stay fairly close with the program.  

I DID IT!!! I tried to run 9 miles last Saturday but my knee had other plans, and I was feeling really really frustrated about running. It was a really wet/cold day here so I ran on the treadmill and actually had a great time. I was so happy to get in a good long (for me) run.

1-9:05

2-9:05

3-9:05

4-9:05-I wish I would have pushed myself harder during these miles

5-8:57 

6-8: 49

7-8:49- the treadmill stopped after 60 mins and I had to start it up again, my knee hurt pretty bad going from running, nothing, running again...the next two miles weren't my favorite

8-8:41

9-8:41-7:53 -I felt like I could have ran longer but I didn't want to overdo it. I guess I need to pick up the pace next week. 

Pretty much ate my run and then some by the amount of oreo's I just inhaled!!! Good thing I have some beef jerky and reese's to wash it down with! Sheesh! Nice short run this morning. 

1-8:49

2-8:49 

3-8:41

3.5-8:27

Any tips on speed training or intervals? I've never done them before? I guess I should probably just focus on distance but sometimes I get a little bored on the treadmill. Shocker I know!  

I did abs yesterday and I sure feel them today!

1-4- 8:49

4.50-8:27

Felt good today and did MUCH better eating too!  

Got to the gym a little late so I only had time for 3 miles. I really enjoyed switching up the pace, it went by really fast.

1-8:49

1.5-8:00

2-8:49

2.5-7:30

3-8:49

I feel like my recovery period could have been a little faster, maybe I'll play around with the pace next week.  My knee has been feeling great, probably because of the treadmill, hopefully when I get outside it will still be fine. 

10 miles on the treadmill. Overall a good run, I had to stop after mile 5 and stretch and use the bathroom. Remind me NOT to eat deep dish pizza, a Butterfinger, 2 caramel chocolates, 7 miniture reese's cups AND a Twix!!! YIKES!!! Why I ate all of that is beyond me but today is a new day right? Check this out I am out of the 9's!

1-8:49

2-8:49

3-8:49

4-8:34

5-8:34

6-8:34

7-8:34/8:00

8-8:34/8:00

9-8:34/7:30

10-8:34/7:30